I love the look and feel of old churches. The look of the stone façade, the aura surrounding the entire place and the history of the building itself is very intriguing. Most of my trips invariably include a visit to a Church. On my trip to Mysore, I had the opportunity to visit the Church of St Philomena which is a very famous tourist attraction.
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| Right side view |
Constructed in 1956, the impressive stone structure stands at a height of 175 feet and is almost 200 years.
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| Mother Mary |
The massive twin spires of the church are prominent features visible from a distance.
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| Twin Spires - Front view |
The church is designed to resemble a cross with its longer central portion and two wings on either side
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| Left side view |
In 1799, the Maharaja Krishnaraja Wodeyar III realized the need for a Christian church for the British officers and soldiers who had settled down in Mysore and thus began the foundation of this church. A painting of the church is also seen in the halls of the Mysore Palace.
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| Mother Marys Grotto |
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